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Plectrum Receptacle Systems (PDF  , Text only, Figure 1)
This invention relates to providing a plectrum holder device that may be easily attached to a guitar at the desired location of the guitar player. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a system for retaining multiple plectrums close to the surface of a guitar, in a low profile configuration, in a convenient location for easy access by the guitar player. Also, a guitar comprising the plectrum holder may still fit in its guitar case due to the low profile of the plectrum holder. Further, the plectrum holder holds picks of a variety of shapes and sizes. |
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Material magnetizer systems (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A system for improved magnetization of flexible magnetic sheet material,
such as magnetic rubber. More particularly, this invention relates to
providing a system for magnetization of pre-printed flexible magnetic
sheet material. |
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Articulated custom ankle-foot orthosis systems (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A custom articulated ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) system is disclosed that is
formed on a cast of the wearer's foot. It has an adjustably tightenable
calf section hingedly connected to an adjustably tightenable foot
section. It is made of thermally formable plastic sheet, is lined inside
and outside, and is padded inside. The brace permits dorsal/plantar
flexion while supporting the ankle against supination and pronation. The
apparatus and methods of manufacture are disclosed. |
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REFRIGERATION HOT GAS DESUPERHEATER SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A system for desuperheating hot gaseous refrigerant using both a heat exchanger and a dispersed Venturi-driven injection of liquid refrigerant is disclosed. Further, a system, relating to cooling at least one compressed superheated refrigerant fluid prior to condensing, relating to extending the life of at least one condenser is disclosed. |
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SPORTS MATCHMAKER SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events. |
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Motor battery systems  (PDF ,  Text only, Figure 1)
A combined motor-battery system comprising an electric power source
adapted to convert self-originating electrical current to mechanical
power utilizing a set of common functional structures. Preferred
embodiments include an electrochemical cell comprising field reactive
electrodes that directly produce extractable mechanical forces in the
presence of a magnetic field. |
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Diaper changing systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A diaper changing mat comprising an attached, flexible and
infant-drapeable, fold-over urine shield structured and arranged to
prevent urine exposure from infant-generated urine while still providing
easy access to the infant's diaper area. The diaper changing mat is
preferably disposable. A preferred heart-shaped urine shield blocks urine
streams without hindering access to the infant's diaper area. Alternately
preferably, the diaper changing mat may be reusable and washable or
preferably comprise a removable waterproof insert. The diaper changing
mat may also attach to a changing-table element, such as, for example, a
foam pad. |
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Simulation Scoring Systems (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
Simulation scoring systems including software, methods of use, and related methods that provide for simulating and scoring of aircraft flight and other missions, particularly where such simulating is purely electronic and particularly where such scoring is objective and particularly where such scoring has a plurality of gradations, as to distinguish a plurality of skill levels. |
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HYDROGEN ENERGY SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed. |
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Data medium storage systems (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A system providing efficient cataloging and storage of data-storage
devices. The system comprises a plurality of removable holders adapted to
hold at least one of the data-medium-containing articles. Each holder is
adjustably mounted within a support comprising three cylindrically shaped
members. While engaged within the support, the holders are free to move
independently along the cylindrically shaped members to permit holders to
be added or removed from any position within the indexed plurality of
stored holders. The system is modular and may be expanded in size and
capacity. The system may be integrated within furnishings. |
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FLEXIBLE UMBRELLA SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
An umbrella system relating to the general protection of fixed outdoor umbrellas, especially during windy conditions. The umbrella system uses a supportive shaft equipped with a resiliently deformable region allowing omni-directional bending under wind loading. A preferred embodiment of the deformable region comprises a helical spring. |
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STRESS RELIEF SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A stress relief system comprising segmented sexual aid tools comprising a plurality of interchangeable components, all of which fit together so that a user may customize the shape, firth and length of the sexual aid tool. The system further comprises monetization and internet sales in e-commerce of sexual aid tools utilizing custom orders and rapid fabrication of such interchangeable components. |
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Secure strap systems (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A strap system for selectively and independently binding and/or releasing
at least one sets of essentially longitudinal objects, such as wires,
from one another. A continuous strip of such two-sided material may be
stored on a reel and is designed so that a user may select a preferred
length and configuration for a particular use by making a single cut of
the material strip from the reel-strip end. Each system includes at least
two attached straps which each independently of the other may be used to
loopably bind objects. Apertures between the straps permit cinching of
each strap. |
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EXTRUDABLE ADHERABLE MATERIAL SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
Manufacturing methods and systems providing continuous rolls of polyvinyl materials printable on one side and 'sticky'- adherable on the other side. Such continuous rolls may be thereafter cut into sizes appropriate for signs, bumper stickers, and other information and/or design objects which are affixable to appropriate surfaces for a variety of advertising and/or design uses. |
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ENHANCED SHOVEL SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A system addressing the problem of storing and supporting outdoor items used while camping without transporting any additional equipment. The system provides a plurality of camp tools that are integral to a shovel, so as to provide the intended function without interfering with the normal usage of the shovel. |
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HAIR BRUSH SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
Hairbrushes having removable handles, kits, methods of use, and methods of sale are provided. The hairbrushes attach to the handles with a rod-and-ratchet system that requires zero insertion or removal force between the brush-head and the handle. The rod-and-ratchet system is actuated with a button on the handle. The kits comprise brush-heads, at least one handle, and a container. The method involves creating a hairstyle for a customer using the brushes and then providing the customer a custom kit of the same types of brushes for use at home. |
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Musical instrument pickup (PDF , Text only, Â Figure 1)
A musical instrument pickup comprising a plurality of coil-wire wrappings,
each coil having a particular geometric cross-section. Each coil-wire
wrapping is positioned around a pole piece. Related embodiments
exhibiting noise cancellation features are also disclosed. |
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Log note system for digitally recorded audio (PDF  , Text only, Â Figure 1)
A system which is primarily of use for lawyers, judges and electronic
court reporters operates to correlate personal log notes with digitally
recorded audio proceedings, such as courtroom proceedings. The notes may
be made in conjunction with the computer actually recording the courtroom
proceedings; or they may be made on personal computers separate from the
computer recording the court proceedings. Identification of the
proceedings is made on both the digitally recorded proceedings, as well
as on the log notes; so that they are correlated. Each time a note is
entered, the time at which the note is entered is placed as a time stamp
in conjunction with the note. When the log notes are synchronized with
the recorded court proceedings (either at the time the proceedings begin,
or at any subsequent time), reference subsequently to that note time
stamp allows direct immediate access to the same running time on the
court proceedings, for subsequent review of either the recorded audio or
a transcription made of that audio carrying the same time references. |
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PORTABLE TRACK-OUT PREVENTION SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A portable system for preventing the "track out" of dust, mud, and similar debris by vehicles leaving a construction site. The system provides a plurality of rollers in combination with vibratory structures designed to rotate and vibrate the vehicle tires in order to dislodge debris from the vehicle. |
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FLOATING DOCK DEFLECTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
This invention relates to a ready system for providing floating dock deflection management systems increasing operations efficiency and providing accurate, safe control to eliminate man-made accidents. This invention also relates to a ready system for providing floating dock deflection management systems providing information to safely operate at least one dry dock without over-stressing the metallurgy of the dry dock. |
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HAZARDOUS-ENVIRONMENTAL DIVING SYSTEMS (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A system designed to increase diver safety in high-risk environments containing one or more hazardous materials. The system comprises one or more retrofittable kits enabling the upgrading of contaminate- vulnerable materials of an existing dive helmet to provide full environment isolation for the diver. The system preferably utilizes fluoroelastomeric replacement materials and components to convert an open circuit dive system to a closed circuit dive system. Methods of system development are also disclosed. |
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Pedorthic systems (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
The present invention provides improved pedorthic systems for patients
having partial foot amputations or foot neuropathies. Custom-molded,
custom-made pedorthics with leather linings and molded stiffeners are
disclosed, along with methods of manufacture. Custom-molded, custom-made
pedorthics and ankle-foot orthoses having solid, molded fillers to
replace the volume of missing foot portions are also provided, along with
methods of manufacture. |
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Retail hanger display system (PDF , Text Only, Figure 1)
A retail display system for increasing density of merchandising of
products, by using the otherwise unused space of existing display
configurations. A hanger display configuration, which may hold vertical
strip displays, is installed in such a manner as to adapt to a diverse
range of product packaging and shelving fixture types, efficiently
provide signage, pricing and scanning information, and to reduce theft.
The hanger display configuration can be manufactured for a specific
product and specific quantity of such product. Faceplates have clamps on
the rear face for clamping the faceplates to seldom-used non-shelve
portions of the rack display and other store fixtures, such as bars,
stanchions, corners, etc. |
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EFFICIENT INFORMATION TRANSFER SYSTEMS(PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
This invention relates to providing a system for improved user productivity and administrative management capability enabling control of software application functionality. Productivity is enabled with a single drag-and-drop operation for moving data in email attachments to web-enabled databases. In commercial work environments, where multiple computer software applications must collaborate with assistance of a user, it is desirable to have an environment facilitating efficiency of user input for accomplishing tasks, particularly in efficient transferring, particularly using a drag-and-drop point/select/command device, particularly using only one user motion for each transfer, of multiple data files from an email application into a browser-accessible database. |
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INNOVATION MARKETPLACE SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
This invention relates to a ready system for providing secure innovation-maturation marketplace systems that increase innovation-maturation efficiencies while safely exposing innovative concepts to expert-ranking information, and while providing expert-innovation rankers with opportunities to enhance and monetize their innovation ranking-credentials. |
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Motor battery systems (PDF  , Text only, Figure 1)
A combined motor-battery system comprising an electric power source
adapted to convert self-originating electrical current to mechanical
power utilizing a set of common functional structures. Preferred
embodiments include an electrochemical cell comprising field reactive
electrodes that directly produce extractable mechanical forces in the
presence of a magnetic field.
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LEAK-RESISTANT DRINKING SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A leak-resistant drinking system is
disclosed. The leak-resistant drinking system comprises
squeeze-openable check valves for use with straws and
cup lids, and tighteners to tighten the rim of a cup against
the cup lid with expanding hygroscopic material.
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MOBILE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system relating to improving the usefulness of one or more electronic
pianos by providing a multifunctional outer housing. Such outer housing
is assembled substantially from modular components, preferably adapted
for rapid set-up and breakdown. The housings are designed to generally
resemble traditional acoustic pianos. The system incorporates a number of
hardware components including an onboard computer device adapted to query
and display information contained within a music-related database. A
method of commercial distribution is also disclosed.
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EXTRUDABLE ADHERABLE MATERIAL SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
Manufacturing methods and systems providing continuous rolls of polyvinyl materials printable on one side and "sticky"-adherable on the other side. Such continuous rolls may be thereafter cut into sizes appropriate for signs, bumper stickers, and other information and/or design objects which are affixable to appropriate surfaces for a variety of advertising and/or design uses.
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Environment-Affecting Meditation Tool Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
Environment-affecting meditation systems and environment-affecting
meditation tools based on combinations of sacred objects. Further, the
meditation tools provide for specific arrangements of such tools
environments conducive for user meditation. Also, this invention makes
available such meditation tools and related spiritual teachings for sale
via ecommerce means and by deployment to other industries.
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Tray Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system relating to providing a cutting board/serving tray that: reduces
wear on the cutting board peripheral edge and cutting knife surfaces;
prevents cuts along a fluid retaining channel; and, provides for food to
be prepared, cut and served on the same tray. In a preferred embodiment,
such tray system provides at least a 4-way use combination including: at
least one combination wherein the lower piece serves as a tray and the
upper piece serves as a tray cover; at least one combination wherein the
upper piece serves as a bowl and the lower piece serves as an ice
container; at least one combination wherein the lower piece serves as a
bowl and the upper piece serves as a bowl cover; and at least one
combination wherein the upper piece serves as a tray and the lower piece
serves as an ice container.
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Web Page Optimization Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for improved web page generation and display, relating to providing a system for dynamically creating web pages on demand which can be indexed by Internet-based search engine indexing programs from contents stored in one or more databases. Further, index rankings created from the dynamically created pages are optimized using random, but contextually appropriate text replacement, within the web page URL link references and web-page content, and source code ordering.
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Backpack Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
Backpack and counterbalance systems using load balancing pockets to be
worn during active movement. The load balancing pockets of such system
are arranged in the following way: a gap is created between the pockets
so that the feet of the wearer are visible through the gap; the sides of
the pockets do not hinder the natural swing of the arms when walking or
running; this positioning is maintained whatever the size and shape of the wearer.
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Mobile music entertainment systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system relating to improving the usefulness of one or more electronic pianos by providing a multifunctional outer housing. Such outer housing is assembled substantially from modular components, preferably adapted for rapid set-up and breakdown. The housings are designed to generally resemble traditional acoustic pianos. The system incorporates a number of hardware components including an onboard computer device adapted to query and display information contained within a music-related database. A method of commercial distribution is also disclosed.
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Medicine Cabinet Safe Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system relating to safely and securely storing medications in a
wall-mounted medicine cabinet by providing a lockable safe permanently
mounted in the medicine cabinet. This system also provides for adjustable
shelves within the medicine cabinet both inside and outside of the safe.
Further, this system provides for a variety of placements of a safe
within a medicine cabinet; and, this variety adds to the selectable
options of the user.
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Financial Decision Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
The financial decision system provides for real-time calculation of buying pressure and selling pressure for any tradable instrument market. Additionally, it provides real-time visual simultaneous plots and charts of buying pressure and selling pressure. Further, the system automatically presents buy and sell indicators and expert commentary based on automatically detected market trend changes. The system automatically analyzes market trends and changes in multiple timeframes simultaneously to identify, in real time, multiple confirmations of suggested trading actions, such as buying or selling. The system also encompasses training materials and methods necessary for teaching concepts and methods of usage to improve the likelihood of success for new users.
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Pet debris scooper systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for picking up solid objects, such as pet debris and pet waste, and automatically sealing such pet waste within a disposable liner. The liner is installed on a hand-held scooper device by an automatic applicator. The liners are design specifically for the system and comprise a self-sealing feature adapted to assist in encapsulating the waste. The applicator also functions as a storage holder for the hand-held scoop. A kit comprising the hand-held scoop device, the storage automatic applicator, and disposable liners is also disclosed.
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Thematic waffle and sandwich cooking plate system (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A method and system for designing, manufacturing and selling thematic cooking plates that are interchangeable with removable cooking plates in various waffle irons, sandwich grillers and waffle iron/sandwich griller combinations. The cooking plates may have a pattern on one or both sides. The plates may be packaged in a variety of combinations, but most often as a group of three cooking plates each with different patterns representing a single theme.
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Thematic waffle and sandwich cooking plate system (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A method and system for designing, manufacturing and selling thematic cooking plates that are interchangeable with removable cooking plates in various waffle irons, sandwich grillers and waffle iron/sandwich griller combinations. The cooking plates may have a pattern on one or both sides. The plates may be packaged in a variety of combinations, but most often as a group of three cooking plates each with different patterns representing a single theme.
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PAINTBALL LOADER SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A paintball loader system designed to efficiently deliver paintballs to a paintball gun. The drive mechanism is a screw-type design comprising a resilient auger. A microcontroller is programmed to automatically adjust the rotation of the auger based on data from multiple sensor points within the loader. The auger is mounted such that both rotational axial movements are enabled during operation. The axial movement of the auger is used to maintain a constant force on the paintballs awaiting loading within the paintball gun.
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Interactive Internet Shopping and Data Integration Method and System (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A method and system for interactively shopping for groceries, especially on an Internet web site, where the user may create a shopping list, shop for items from the list at a selected grocery store, arrange for pick up or delivery of the selected items, and provide payment. A user may also download a created shopping list to a handheld computing device (e.g., PDA) or print the list with reference to the layout of a particular grocery store. Users are required to register and provide specific demographic information (useful to manufacturers and stores) to be eligible to receive the benefits of use of the web site, such as menu creation, coupon downloads, menu planning, and recipe input. Shopping lists may be created from a single input screen using standard language text. Products may be automatically suggested to the user based on best regular price or retailer's specials. Recipes may be altered to meet numbers of servings or to comply with dietary requirements.
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Retractable Tailgate Barrier and Accessory Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A tailgate barrier system designed to maintain cargo within the cargo bed of a transport vehicle when the tailgate of the vehicle's cargo bed is lowered. The barrier stores within a storage compartment in or on the tailgate of a vehicle, and extends linearly upward from the storage compartment for use. An arrangement of extendable supports, pivotally coupled to the tailgate and top rail of the barrier system, enable the preferred upward movement. The system further comprises electrical connections. Groups of accessories mountable to the tailgate barrier system are also disclosed.
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MATERIAL MAGNETIZER SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for improved magnetization of flexible magnetic sheet material, such as magnetic rubber. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a system for magnetization of pre-printed flexible magnetic sheet material.
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Sports Matchmaker Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
The Sports Matchmaker System provides an improved method for arranging sporting events and non-sporting events between unacquainted people. It provides a system for matching persons publicly offering to participate in particular sporting or social events with other persons desiring to participate in similar sporting or social events. The system also provides various means for communicating between the offering party and the accepting party to complete the event. The system also provides methods for arranging event venues for sporting and social events.
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Hair Brush Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
Hairbrushes having removable handles, kits, methods of use, and methods of sale are provided. The hairbrushes attach to the handles with a rod-and-ratchet system that requires zero insertion or removal force between the brush-head and the handle. The rod-and-ratchet system is actuated with a button on the handle. The kits comprise brush-heads, at least one handle, and a container. The method involves creating a hairstyle for a customer using the brushes and then providing the customer a custom kit of the same types of brushes for use at home.
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MOTOR BATTERY SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A combined motor-battery system comprising an electric power source adapted to convert self-originating electrical current to mechanical power utilizing a set of common functional structures. Preferred embodiments include an electrochemical cell comprising field reactive electrodes that directly produce extractable mechanical forces in the presence of a magnetic field.
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INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS-BASED PLANNING SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
This invention relates to providing a system for project planning and scheduling which supports simplified, interactive, graphics-based project planning and scheduling using new planning concepts, new scheduling concepts and new graphics-based software systems. Further, this invention permits an inexperienced user to simultaneously plan and schedule a project including establishing appropriate relationship (or dependency) links between activities, also commonly referred to as tasks, and between activities and milestones. This invention offers the simplest possible scheme of thought that can tie together activities, relationships and milestones, with or without deadlines, to yield a complete, correct network project schedule in the shortest possible time.
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FINANCIAL VISUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A method and system of financial analysis for use by trained and untrained users, which provides improved visualization, understanding, and analysis of companies’ financial performances. Particularly, it allows the end user to prepare a sophisticated financial analysis by creating an effective bridge between financial analysis and the underlying financial information. It uses interfaces similar to digital video editors to permit sequential analysis with annotation of financial data in the same manner as editing and compositing film or video materials. It presents the financial data and related non-financial data in a visual analog format for discussion and analysis by one or more users. The income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows are analyzed as a whole rather than separately as individualized statements. And it provides for direct interfaces with all underlying financial and related data. The analysis steps created by a user may be capture and recorded for later playback, communication and analysis. A recorded analysis may be modifiable allowing analysis, input and comment by other individuals to form a comparative analysis that is an analytical sum of all contributors.
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Receipt Card Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
The receipt card system provides a system and method for accumulating and storing transaction line-item detail on behalf of consumers. The system permits consumers to view stored transaction line-item detail in a variety of ways using a web browser interface. It also includes a means for consumers to download transaction line-item detail into a personal financial management system. Transaction line-item detail is captured at each participating merchant's location at the time of transaction associated with a consumer and essentially automatically transferred to a centralized database. The system and method are essentially voluntary for both merchants and consumers.
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Truck Cover Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for covering the cargo bed of a truck is provided having a motorized drive system which stores entirely within the primary cover of the system. Screw shaft connectors provide for automated opening of the cover vertically from the cargo bed of the truck. Demountable enclosure parts, stored within the cover when the cover is closed, are also provided for enclosing the truck bed when the cover is open. The primary cover comprises a removable cover portion that is stored over the cab of the truck.
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Virtual Event Attendance Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
Virtual attendance at a life event is accomplished by inviting guests to attend the life event, providing an event hall for attendance by a first group of invited guests, and providing remote access to at least one portion of the life event for a second group of invited guests. The remote access preferably includes a bi-directional link providing real-time interaction between the first group and the second group of the invited guests. Management of such a virtual attendance system is preferably accomplished by storing a list of guests invited to remotely attend the life event, registering invited guests on the list, accepting payment from invited guests on the list, and outputting a Uniform Resource Locator (an address of a Web site preferably having at least one real-time video link to the event hall) associated with the life event to the invited guests on the list, only if payment is accepted.
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Buying method for retail establishments (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for improving and streamlining the evaluation and purchase of products from salespeople by buyers. In particular, methods for successfully managing interactions between buyers and sellers in high volume retail environments by implementing a standardized product offer proposal method and subsequent controls on the buying decision-making process. It utilizes existing tools and new software to improve buyer's efficiency by consolidating the software systems tools into a single standardized user interface and improves seller's efficiency by providing product offering proposal preparation and presentation tools as well as buyer appointment scheduling tools and generates revenue by buyers as an integral part of the buying process.
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Fishing rod and reel protection systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A housing system related to the protective housing of a fishing rod and reel, particularly, a fly-fishing rod and reel, during transport. The system comprises a two-part housing adapted to separately compartmentalize the fishing rod and attached fishing reel. A specialized access slot allows easy installation into, and removal from, the housing. The specialized access slot also functions to fixably suspend the fishing reel in the housing interior, thus providing improved protection against damage during transport. A method of manufacture and sale is also disclosed.
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Interactive internet shopping and data integration method and system (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A method and system for interactively shopping for groceries, especially on an Internet web site (108), where the user may create a shopping list, shop for items from the list at a selected Grocery Storey store, arrange for pick up or delivery of the selected items and payment, or to download the list to a PDA (407) or for printing with the store's layout for use in the store. Users are required to register and provide specific demographic information (Figure 37) (useful to Manufacturers and stores) to be eligible to receive the benefits of use of the web site, such as menu creation, coupon downloads, menu planning, and recipe input. Shopping lists may be created from a single input screen using standard language text; and products may be automatically suggested to the user based on best regular price or retailer's specials. Recipes may be altered to meet numbers of servings or dietary requirements and changes stored for future use.
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Rigid-flex circuit board system (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A rigid-flex circuit board system that can be manufactured using less expensive and more reliable rigid circuit board methods and equipment, and can maintain rigidity and dimensional stability until the time when it is first desired to flex.
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TRAVEL STORAGE SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A re-usable, portable, storage travel system for storing flowable substance products such as lotions, shampoos, creams, liquid medicines, and the like for transport, particularly when traveling and, specifically designed for assisting traveler conformance to travel security recommendations for carrying such flowable substance products. The system provides methods and means for transferring flowable materials from larger containers to smaller containers, particularly small-volume, flexible, sealable, plastic squeezable-tubes. This system also provides a re-usable, portable, storage travel system for storing a flowable food-grade substance such as, for example, liquor.
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Electronic image display systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
An electronic image display system that provides a wall-mounted television/electronic display. Dual display screens are oriented back-to-back such that one display screen is visible in a first room and one display screen is visible in an adjacent room. The invention provides theft-resistance and provides built-in content monitoring and parental control options.
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Portable electric fence systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A temporary electrified fence enclosure system utilizing movable storable fence posts and flexible electrified ribbons that are retractably reeled within the fence post. Each fence post comprises an internal power source. Each electrified ribbon is coupled mechanically to other fence posts to create the enclosure. The system is preferably stored or removably attached to a trailer, such as a horse trailer, and is quickly and easily set-up.
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Game system (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A game system with game pieces that have combinations of capture indicia and defense indicia spaced at angular increments.
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System for matched-stone cover plates (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A cover plate system for making custom natural stone cover plates for electrical outlets, wall switches and other outlets and openings over which it is desired to place a natural stone cover plate. The natural stone cover plates are made from quarried stone, cultured stone, and natural rock materials such as terrazzo, marble, and granite preferably supplied by the homeowner, or end user, to a central factory, then manufactured, then shipped back to the end user to match other such material being used in the end user's building.
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Mobile Music Entertainment Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system relating to improving the usefulness of one or more electronic pianos by providing a multifunctional outer housing. Such outer housing is assembled substantially from modular components, preferably adapted for rapid set-up and breakdown. The housings are designed to generally resemble traditional acoustic pianos. The system incorporates a number of hardware components including an onboard computer device adapted to query and display information contained within a music-related database. A method of commercial distribution is also disclosed.
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Hospital bed systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for mechanically assisted repositioning of a bed-ridden patient within a hospital-type bed equipped with a moving mattress pad driven by an electric motor. The mattress pad is formed into a continuous loop disposed over a plurality of support and drive rollers. The system is adaptable to existing hospital beds.
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GLYCERIN SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A method for manufacturing antifreeze comprising manufacturing biodiesel; collecting the byproduct glycerin of such biodiesel manufacture; adding water to such glycerin to generate at least one mixture of glycerin and water; adding at least one anticorrosive additive to such at least one mixture of glycerin and water to generate at least one antifreeze; and placing such at least one antifreeze into at least one automotive cooling system. The antifreeze viscosity is adapted to be within the viscosity range between propylene-glycol-based antifreeze and ethylene-glycol-based antifreeze. Also disclosed are "blended" biodiesel-derived glycerin/ethylene glycol coolant/antifreeze products and biodiesel-derived glycerin/propylene glycol coolant/antifreeze products. Marketing methods are also disclosed, along with material compositions.
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Pool cleaning systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A vacuum pool cleaning system that is housed in the side of the swimming pool. The pool vacuum unreels itself and vacuums the pool when the central pool vacuum pump is turned on, and reels itself back into storage when the central pool vacuum pump is turned off. The vacuum hose is stored on a reel below the water line. The system is powered entirely by the vacuum from the pool vacuum pump.
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Ball Cap Stretching and Blocking Systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A portable apparatus that allows users to block, steam, stretch, and/or dry ball caps, including a kit and methods. The ball cap is placed onto the steamer. The steamer has a hemispherical back portion that provides steam, and a front portion that moves to stretch the ball cap while excluding steam from the decorated front portion of the ball cap. The ball cap can be stretched, with or without steam, to adjust the size of the cap. The ball cap can be hot-air dried by the apparatus to block the ball cap to the correct shape. The front portions may be interchangeable with different front portions having different shapes.
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SHADING SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for improved exterior shading devices of highly adaptable configurations. The system comprises several cantilever shade structures usable in the shading of land vehicles.
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BEVERAGE CONTAINER STOPPER SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for preventing beverage spills from disposable cup lids. More particularly this invention comprises a circumferential Iy ridged stopper (100) adapted to fit within the non-circular sipping aperture (106) of a disposable cup lid (108). Preferred embodiments of the system comprise indicia, packaging, and methods of use.
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MEMENTO TIMEPIECE SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A memento timepiece system adapted to assist an individual in the daily observance of at least one daily event memorable to the individual. Many individuals have within their experience, a person, life event, or other occasion that they wish to remember daily, weekly or monthly. The present invention comprises a timepiece, such as a wristwatch, having a factory preset alarm time to mark a daily act of remembrance. Business methods relating to the manufacture and distribution of the memento timepiece systems are also disclosed.
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Huggable cremated remains storage systems (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A system for storing cremated remains in one or more holders that may be comfortably held by an individual. The present invention comprises a "plush container", such as a stuffed animal, and further comprises ornamental symbols or similar features for ornamentally symbolizing at least one characteristic of the entity associated with the cremated remains. For example, the system may comprise a symbolic depiction of a vocation or avocation associated with the individual's life. Preferred embodiments also comprise user customizable elements that include photographic and similar graphic imprinting.
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POINT-OF-SALE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
As a positive alternative to lottery gambling, this invention permits consumers to elect to make small investments through lottery terminals. The investments are preferably made in a stock market based investment such as an Equity Index Annuity. Consumers may make investments anonymously and then consolidate them later into an account which may be managed in a manner similar to other investments. Subject to the policies regarding early redemption, consumers may also withdraw the invested amounts plus any associated gains.
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INFANT ACTIVITY SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A safe and fun exercise and walking-training apparatus and method that is ideal for infants in the approximate age range of 10 months to 18 months is disclosed. The apparatus is lightweight, very sturdy, very simple, consisting of only six unique elements, and may be assembled and disassembled by hand without tools. A system of attachable play features is also disclosed.
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CONCEALED AUTOMATIC POOL VACUUM SYSTEMS (PDF , Text only, Figure 1)
A vacuum pool-cleaning storage system that is housed in the side of a swimming pool substantially below the waterline. The pool vacuum cleaner automatically deploys to clean the pool when the central pool vacuum pump is activated, and automatically retracts to a stored position when the central pool vacuum pump is turned off. The system is adapted to store the vacuum hose in a substantially linear tube located substantially underground. A reel-type hose storage embodiment is also disclosed. The system is preferably powered by vacuum pressure generated by a water circulation pump of the pool plumbing system.
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